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Volkswagen Tiguan

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

L16 HWOMOT history

L16 HWO is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 17 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

L16 HWO black Volkswagen Tiguan – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Tiguan, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2027
Mileage
161,763 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 HWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 HWO was last recorded at 161,763 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 5,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,275 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,488 miles
Average per year
9,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,763 miles
  • 2025 – 156,275 miles
  • 2024 – 151,566 miles
  • 2023 – 147,018 miles
  • 2022 – 138,162 miles
  • 2021 – 127,438 miles
  • 2020 – 119,683 miles
  • 2019 – 111,437 miles
  • 2018 – 101,613 miles
  • 2017 – 91,002 miles
  • 2016 – 81,019 miles
  • 2015 – 71,919 miles
  • 2014 – 59,850 miles
  • 2013 – 46,575 miles
  • 2012 – 32,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,763 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,763 miles (+5,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    161,763 miles
    Test number
    153849638953
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,275 miles (+4,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,275 miles
    Test number
    665447540883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,566 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,566 miles
    Test number
    233058746644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,018 miles (+8,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,018 miles
    Test number
    598243995626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    663578002757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail138,162 miles (+10,724)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    539467003744
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,438 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    325968178865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail127,438 miles (+7,755)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    222051355980
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass119,683 miles (+8,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,683 miles
    Test number
    467272719432
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum level
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

  10. Pass111,437 miles (+9,824)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,437 miles
    Test number
    651643309410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  11. Pass101,613 miles (+10,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,613 miles
    Test number
    687680322293
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  12. Pass91,002 miles (+9,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,002 miles
    Test number
    884873119816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

  13. Pass81,019 miles (+9,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,019 miles
    Test number
    669304874119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,919 miles (+12,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    710732598608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass59,850 miles (+13,275)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,850 miles
    Test number
    428716314383
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass46,575 miles (+13,948)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,575 miles
    Test number
    495429713396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2mm of tread

  17. Pass32,627 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,627 miles
    Test number
    537107812307
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished and splitting (attention soon)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs badly corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads approx half worn

Questions about L16 HWO

Does L16 HWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 HWO is valid until 17 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 HWO?
The MOT on L16 HWO is valid until 17 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 HWO done?
L16 HWO was recorded at 161,763 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 9,259 miles a year.
Has L16 HWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 HWO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 HWO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 HWO find?
L16 HWO passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear.

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